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One of the first ska bands to really make it to radio play in the 90s was a humble group called Goldfinger. Backed by hits like “Here in Your Bedroom” and “Superman,” the band became one of the most well-known projects on the scene. This week on In defense of skaGoldfinger frontman John Feldmann joins the podcast to discuss the band's history, legacy, and more. Listen above or Wherever you get your podcasts.
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In this episode, Feldmann goes over the history of Goldfinger, from their early days to singing with Mojo Records to writing radio hits. He talks about the band's hard-working mentality, which played 385 shows in a single year, and the many bands he's produced for (including The Used, 311, Avril Lavigne, Blink-182, Good Charlotte, and 5 Seconds of Summer).
Elsewhere, the singer recalls being knocked unconscious at a Suicidal Tendencies show in the '80s, scaring Ashlee Simpson, and the time Mojo Records signed and promptly fired Limp Bizkit.
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